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"Made" is a form of "made", an adjective which is often translated as "hecho". "Performed" is a form of "perform", a transitive verb which is often translated as "realizar". Learn more about the difference between "made" and "performed" below.
made(
meyd
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. hecho
These toys are very well made.Estos juguetes están muy bien hechos.
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perform(
puhr
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form
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A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. realizar
When performing a difficult task, I prefer to be alone.Cuando realizo una tarea difícil, prefiero estar solo.
b. desempeñar (role)
You're performing an important role for the team.Desempeñas una función importante en el equipo.
a. representar (actor)
It's not the first time he's performed this part.No es la primera vez que representa este papel.
b. interpretar (actor or musician)
She performed two arias by Puccini.Interpretó dos arias de Puccini.
c. ejecutar (musician)
They performed the piece impeccably.Ejecutaron la pieza de manera impecable.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. rendir (worker or investment)
I perform better alone.Yo rindo más solo.
b. funcionar (engine)
This car performs worse in cold weather.Este coche funciona peor en un clima frío.
c. dar resultados (system or medicine)
Which glue performs better on wood?¿Qué pegamento da mejores resultados en madera?
d. obtener resultados (in an election or competition)
The team hasn't performed well in this year's league.El equipo no ha obtenido buenos resultados en la liga de este año.
e. sacar una nota (student)
My son has performed very well on his exams.Mi hijo ha sacado muy buenas notas en los exámenes.
f. marchar (economy)
The economy is now performing better than it has for a long time.La economía marcha mejor ahora que en mucho tiempo.
a. actuar (actor or musician)
Who's performing tonight?¿Quién actúa esta noche?
b. trabajar (actor)
She has performed in several of Beckett's plays.Ha trabajado en varias obras de Beckett.
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